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Derek Weston
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Taken this September in Glacier National Park.
(my night shot thread for same location :https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1249373/0?keyword=swiftcurrent,lake#11885099)

Slept in the parking lot as we got in late and the hotels were booked up. Campgrounds closed due to bears. Well worth the discomfort. Absolutely amazing beauty in Glacier, Swiftcurrent hotel might be the most scenic place for lodging I've seen.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/11320551955_c9bdfed1df_b.jpg

(larger: farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/11320551955_1259cb7234_h.jpg)



Dec 11, 2013 at 03:34 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Derek, very surreal and soft colors and inviting. I like this image. Grizzlies, huh? ;-)

Dejan



Dec 11, 2013 at 07:15 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Hey Derek,

Very nice early morning shot.

Jim



Dec 11, 2013 at 04:25 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Beautiful mood and light Derek!


Dec 11, 2013 at 09:04 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Beautiful scene, love the light.

Ryan



Dec 12, 2013 at 04:41 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


I would probably rather sleep in the car with grizzlies out anyways.

Do you have any other angles/shots? I love the way you handled the moon. Overall, great shot.



Dec 12, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Awesome place and image! (love the night shot also)

Sleeping in the car when in Glacier NP is dicey. Bears can smell the food in your car from afar and they can try to break in and at the very least damage your vehicle. Generally that doesn't happen in Glacier though due to strict food storage and disposal practices and enforcement so bears are really not habituated to human food and also there is an abundance of natural food source in the park. But it can happen.

In California it's another story!



Dec 12, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Derek Weston
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Glad you guys enjoyed it.

Yeah, wasn't too concerned with bears bothering the car, never hear of grizzlies getting into them. They had had park warnings for heavy bear activity with the berry crop near many of the campgrounds, this led to their closure.

The night before the hike we chatted with a bartender at the hotel that gave us the lowdown on the area. Apparently the Many Glacier valley has the highest concentration of grizzlies in the park. We had chosen to do the Grinnel Glacier hike...which of course happens to cut through the valley and is one of the most bear inhabited areas. Bartender even noted that if many people weren't on the trail we'd likely see a mother and her cubs out.

Needless to say... I became slightly apprehensive about journey ahead. Thankfully... no bear encounters. Lots of people on the trail -- it was the last day before the park closed -- and an incredible hike was had. Some good photo ops, but most of the light was rough and I didn't bring along my full-frame. Nevertheless, may try to post a few from the area to show its potential for those who haven't visited. (really is quite a beautiful hike)



Dec 12, 2013 at 03:40 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


very nice indeed Derek


Dec 13, 2013 at 05:33 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


That's a beauty Derek, well captured. I love the low light
David



Dec 14, 2013 at 07:32 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Beautiful. The foreground make the shot.
Harsha



Dec 14, 2013 at 07:53 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Great shot Derek. Many visitors miss this corner of the Park. I'd much rather sleep in the car than a tent in Grizzly Country!😜😜


Dec 14, 2013 at 09:33 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Swiftcurrent Lake Sunrise


Derek,
I love this image. The colors, the composition and the rock textures, all work in harmony.



Dec 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM





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